What you are saying in a job interview may not be coming out of your mouth. Experts agree that non-verbal elements such as appearance, posture and eye contact can account for 60 percent of what you're communicating in a job interview."Confidence is probably
number one factor that employers are looking for in an interviewee," said Hugh Priddy, senior campaign manager for Chandler Hill Partners, a career advancement and job search firm. "Most people are communicating their confidence more by their body clues than by what they are saying."
Chandler Hill Partners' professional career consultants suggest that jobseekers always present a professional image while interviewing regardless of nature of interview. "Unless you are told not to dress formally-a business suit shows your respect for person to whom you are speaking," said Priddy.
A firm handshake and looking interviewer in eye are only first step in communication of confidence. An interviewee must be aware of what he or she is doing and be able to listen clearly to questions being asked. Chandler Hill Partners suggests that jobseekers practice responding to interview questions in front of a mirror or conduct mock interviews in front of a video camera.
"Preparation is key to winning interviews," said Priddy. "You must be aware of what you are saying, what you are doing and what person in front of you is asking."
About Author: Sarah Hightower is CEO of Chandler Hill Partners, Nation’s leading career search specialists. For nearly 15 years,Sarah Hightower has been successful in helping mid- to high-level executives and professionals outperform competition.
